Standing Apostle or Saint 1436 - 1470

"Standing Apostle or Saint," a pen and ink drawing by Michele Giambono, depicts a single figure in a standing pose. The apostle holds a book in his left hand, his right hand is not visible. He is clad in a long robe and wears a halo, suggesting a religious figure. This drawing, created between 1436 and 1470, is a testament to Giambono's skill in depicting human form and capturing detail. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this delicate work, a fine example of Early Renaissance Venetian drawing.